Hi-Tech gadgets are a trend in our society right now specially to youngsters or the so-called generation Y. Smart phones and androids are now cheaper and available even in rural and remote places. These kids pour their tears begging to their parents to buy them a gadget and some independently took a side-line job just to buy a gadget they desired and when finally after their wish has been granted, they hold onto their gadgets as if it is the beginning of their life. These result for a student carrying their gadgets wherever they go – even in school grounds.
I see no reason that a child bears a gadget in school because it can be used when his/her family had an emergency. Also, it can be an advantage when you have a gadget with you and use it for educational purposes like researching for assignments and other extra-curricular activities that will improve their participation and their grades in school subjects.
“The gadgets are very useful, they help us connect to each other, they make us learn new things and discover new things. The reason why computer technologies are invented is to help make people’s life easier and to improve their way of life, especially the students.”
-termpaperwarehouse.com
BUT bearing gadgets on school also have a lot of negative consequences to them like negligence when become addicted to the gadget that they own. Even playing MMORPG that can greatly affect their habit on school. They tend to be distracted on school discussions, resulting in poor performance in school. There are 5 significant negative effects of gadgets to students as cited in www.myessaypoint.com. These are:
“Health Problems, Social Relationship, Poor Academic Performance, Negative Impact on Character, Negative Impact on Writing Skills.”
Everything should be used, eaten, consumed in moderation. The role of parents is a significant factor on their children’s attitude and how they deal with stresses of life. It was never wrong to use gadgets because it was meant to help us in our everyday life but using it too much and letting it lead your life that can be a serious problem.
References:
www.termpaperwarehouse.com
www.webmd.com
By: Nancy M. Gonzales T-II of Morong National High School
